eGigSoftware Developer salary (2026)
A software developer usually earns ₹25,000–₹45,000 a month as a fresher, rising to ₹50,000–₹1,00,000 with 2–5 years’ experience and up to ₹2,00,000 for senior roles.
Monthly salary by experience
Typical gross monthly pay in rupees (₹) seen in job postings in 2026. In-hand is an estimate after employee PF and professional tax; your offer may differ.
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Software Developer salary by city
| City | Fresher | 2–5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹29,000–₹52,000 | ₹57,500–₹1,15,000 | Jobs |
| Bengaluru | ₹29,000–₹52,000 | ₹57,500–₹1,15,000 | Jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹28,000–₹50,500 | ₹56,000–₹1,12,000 | Jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹27,000–₹48,500 | ₹54,000–₹1,08,000 | Jobs |
| Pune | ₹27,000–₹48,500 | ₹54,000–₹1,08,000 | Jobs |
| Chennai | ₹26,500–₹47,500 | ₹52,500–₹1,05,000 | Jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹24,500–₹43,500 | ₹48,500–₹97,000 | Jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹24,000–₹43,000 | ₹47,500–₹95,000 | Jobs |
| Jaipur | ₹23,000–₹41,500 | ₹46,000–₹92,000 | Jobs |
| Lucknow | ₹22,500–₹40,500 | ₹45,000–₹90,000 | Jobs |
| Indore | ₹22,500–₹40,500 | ₹45,000–₹90,000 | Jobs |
| Nagpur | ₹22,500–₹40,500 | ₹45,000–₹90,000 | Jobs |
Big metros pay more but rent costs more too. Smaller cities not listed usually pay 5–15% below the national range.
How to earn more as a software developer
- Product companies pay much more than service companies
- System design and cloud skills (AWS, Azure)
- A GitHub profile or live projects you can show
- Ask for the full CTC break-up before accepting. Compare offers on in-hand pay, not CTC alone.
Questions people ask
What is the salary of a software developer?
Most earn ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 a month. Freshers usually start at ₹25,000–₹45,000, and with 2–5 years’ experience pay rises to ₹50,000–₹1,00,000.
What is the fresher salary of a software developer?
Around ₹25,000–₹45,000 a month, or ₹3 lakh–₹5.4 lakh a year, depending on the city and employer.
Which city pays a software developer the most?
Mumbai and Bengaluru usually pay the most, around 15% above the national typical range, followed by Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Pune.
How can a software developer earn more?
Product companies pay much more than service companies. System design and cloud skills (AWS, Azure). A GitHub profile or live projects you can show.